AI Roommate Catches Cook Stealing Fruits in Bengaluru, Sparks Privacy Debate

• Bengaluru technician Pankaj installed an "AI Roommate" system after suspecting kitchen supplies were depleting unusually fast.
• The vision-based AI monitored the refrigerator and preparation areas, identifying the cook stealing apples, bananas, and blueberries multiple times.
• Pankaj fired the cook after the AI system caught him "red-handed twice this week," as shared on social media.
• The "AI Roommate" tracks arrival times, fridge access, hygiene protocols, and kitchen cleanliness, sending text reports to the homeowner.
• The system blurs faces for privacy but has sparked a debate among Bengaluru residents about accountability versus ethical surveillance.